syn⋅er⋅gy
[sin-er-jee] 
ər
| 1. | combined action or functioning; synergism. |
| 2. | the cooperative action of two or more muscles, nerves, or the like. |
| 3. | the cooperative action of two or more stimuli or drugs. |
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| syn·er·gy (sĭn'ər-jē) n. pl. syn·er·gies
[From Greek sunergiā, cooperation, from sunergos, working together; see synergism.] |
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Synergy
Syn"er*gy\, n. [Gr. ?. See Synergetic.] Combined action; especially (Med.), the combined healthy action of every organ of a particular system; as, the digestive synergy.Cite This Source
synergy
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Synergy
The idea that the value and performance of two companies combined will be greater than the sum of the separate individual parts.
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This term is used mostly in the context of mergers and acquisitions. For example, if Company A has an excellent product but lousy distribution whereas Company B has a great distribution system but poor products, the companies could create synergy with a merger.
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synergy
- An increase in the value of assets as a result of their combination. Expected synergy is the justification behind most business mergers. For example, General Motors purchased Electronic Data Systems in 1984 with the expectation that considerable synergy would result.
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Main Entry: syn·er·gy
Pronunciation: 'sin-&r-jE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -gies
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synergy syn·er·gy (sĭn'ər-jē)
n.
The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.
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